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Quilts I’m Making in 2025

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The Jolly Jabber Quilting & Sewing Blog

The Jolly Jabber quilting blog not only offers resources for quilters, but also for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Discover resources such as tutorials, free patterns and tips to help master the art of quilting and sewing. Whether you're a beginner learning how to cross stitch or an experienced quilter looking to expand your skills, the Jolly Jabber has something to offer. Here you can learn new techniques, find inspiration for your next project, join in quilt alongs and stitch alongs, and connect with a community of like-minded quilters. This blog for quilters and sewists is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the world of quilting.

Blogger Choice: Pat Sloan

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The Fat Quarter Shop and Pat Sloan have teamed up to present you with a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive! Pat has specially selected 12 of her favorite prints along with 3 coordinating solids from our store for this special bundle found only at the Fat […]

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Designer Tidbits: Deb Strain

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The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Deb Strain to the Jolly Jabber. Deb’s latest fabric collection is Always & Forever from Moda Fabrics. Q: What was the first seed that grew into the Always & Forever collection? A:I painted “Always and Forever” around […]

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Designer Tidbits: Jane Sassaman

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The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Jane Sassaman to the Jolly Jabber. Jane’s latest fabric collection is Early Birds from Free Spirit Fabrics. Q: What was the first seed that grew into the Early Birds collection? A:Mother Nature is always my design mentor. […]

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Designer Tidbits: Caroline Simas

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The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Caroline Simas to the Jolly Jabber. Caroline’s latest fabric collection is Finally Free from Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Q: What was the first seed that grew into the Finally Free collection? A:The best way for folks to understand […]

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Designer Select: Blackbird Designs

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The Fat Quarter Shop with Barb Adams and Alma Allen of Blackbird Designs have teamed up to present you with a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive! Blackbird Designs has specially selected 12 prints from their Blueberry Crumb Cake collection along with 3 coordinating Bella Solids for […]

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3 for Me: Kathy Watt

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Happy Friday everyone! Hopefully, winter hasn’t been too cold for you! This week, we’re very excited to welcome back Kathy Watt as she tells us what she has been absolutely dying to get her hands on this holiday season: “I know Kevin gave you a […]

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Designer Tidbits: Barb Tourtillotte

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The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Barb Tourtillotte to the Jolly Jabber. Barb’s latest fabric collection is Smitten from Clothworks Fabrics. Q: What was the first seed that grew into the Smitten collection? A: Smitten was a combo of my love for florals and…well.. […]

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